Elm Road, Harrogate, HG1 4NG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HG1 4NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.5%	51.5%	-6.0%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	42.5%	48.5%	6.0%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.7%	35.2%	13.5%	37.9%	-2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	21.1%	21.4%	0.3%	44.2%	-22.8%
Separated	5.6%	6.9%	1.3%	2.2%	4.7%
Divorced	29.8%	26.4%	-3.4%	9.1%	17.3%
Widowed	21.7%	10.1%	-11.6%	6.1%	4.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (42%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	13.8%	16.7%	2.9%	48.4%	-31.7%
Good health	21.6%	25.3%	3.7%	33.6%	-8.3%
Fair health	37.1%	32.7%	-4.4%	12.7%	20.0%
Bad health	20.4%	21%	0.6%	4.0%	17.0%
Very bad health	7.2%	4.3%	-2.9%	1.2%	3.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around HG1 4NG this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	53.4%	29.6%	-23.8%	18.2%	11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	16.4%	4.6%	9.6%	6.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	3.7%	10.1%	6.4%	13.4%	-3.3%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4.4%	0.1%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.3%	10.7%	6.4%	16.9%	-6.2%
Degree or Similar	14.3%	23.9%	9.6%	33.8%	-9.9%
Other	8.1%	5%	-3.1%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
White	97%	98.8%	1.8%	81.4%	17.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	86.5%	-2.7%	83.2%	3.3%
European Union	5.4%	10.4%	5.0%	6.1%	4.3%
Rest of Europe	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88%	87%	-1.0%	83.2%	3.8%
10+ Years	1.8%	7.4%	5.6%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	3%	1.9%	-1.1%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	0.6%	3.1%	2.5%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	0.6%	-6.0%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.3%	76.7%	-14.4%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	6.8%	1.3%	5.5%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	29.6%	13.5%	16.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Elm Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Road was 363.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 536.1% higher than the Bilton & Nidd Gorge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Elm Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bilton & Nidd Gorge and the 51st highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 471.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in HG1 4NG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elm Road are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elm Road, Harrogate, HG1 4NG

Estimated Average Property Prices for HG1 4NG

Average Price
£135,907

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£135,907

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elm Road

Average Price
£125,617

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£125,617

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elm Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Elm Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2016-04-21	£137,154
5 Elm Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£87,000	2009-07-24	£114,079

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HG1 4NG

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in HG1 4NG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	58
Long-Term Sick or disabled	36
Full-Time Employee	20
Part-Time Employee	13
Other	8
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6
Self-Employed	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	6
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	6
Education	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Manufacturing	2
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Transport and storage	1
Construction	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodfield Primary School Woodfield Road , HG1 4HZ	3out of 4	294 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3BA	3out of 4	533 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School Bilton Lane , HG1 3DT	3out of 4	560 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Grove Road , HG1 5EP	3out of 4	572 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	- not rated	771 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harrogate High School Ainsty Road , HG1 4AP	3out of 4	1,049 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England High School Oatlands Drive , HG2 8JR	4out of 4	2,228 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Hookstone Drive , HG2 8PT	4out of 4	2,722 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Grammar School Arthurs Avenue , HG2 0DZ	4out of 4	2,903 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rossett School Green Lane , HG2 9JP	2out of 4	3,832 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springwell Harrogate 59 Grove Road , HG1 5EP	4out of 4	511 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Ladies' College Clarence Drive , Harrogate HG1 2QG	- not rated	1,770 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Henshaws College Bogs Lane , HG1 4ED	- not rated	1,813 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harrogate Language Academy 8a Royal Parade , HG1 2SZ	- not rated	1,815 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwater School High Street , Starbeck HG2 7LW	4out of 4	2,562 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
On a Roll	50 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	328 yd
Sandwiches And More	50 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	328 yd
Gather & Stow	180 Kings Road, Harrogate	573 yd
Break Point Cafe Bar	Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre, Claro Park	582 yd
Pink Door	150 Kings Road, Harrogate	667 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bilton Working Mens Club	136 Skipton Road, Harrogate	438 yd
Bilton Cricket Club	Bilton Lane, Harrogate	735 yd
Harrogate Hockey Club	Granby Hockey Centre, Ainsty Road	842 yd
Devonshire Tap House	10 Devonshire Place, Harrogate	865 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dougies Fish And Chips	66 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	248 yd
Tak Yan	48 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	328 yd
China Dragon	183 Woodfield Road, Harrogate	404 yd
Harrogate Fisheries	141 Skipton Road, Harrogate	492 yd
Little Breads	160 Kings Road, Harrogate	568 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	126 King Edwards Drive, Harrogate	421 yd
All Nations Supermarket	81 Skipton Road, Harrogate	452 yd
Co-op Food	The Skipton, Skipton Road	522 yd
Costcutter	247 Skipton Road, Harrogate	942 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE HARROGATE SPA TENNIS CENTRE CLARO PARK	tennis courts	679 yd
Bilton Cricket Club BILTON LANE	grass pitches	769 yd
Harrogate High School AINSTY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	884 yd
Harrogate High School (Closed) Ainsty Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	906 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HG1 4NG